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Messi calls time on Argentina career after World Cup final heartbreak
The 39-year-old superstar leaves international football as Argentina’s most-capped player and all-time leading scorer after a 21-year career that brought two Copa America titles and the 2022 World Cup.
Messi calls time on Argentina career after World Cup final heartbreak
FIFA presidency under fire as CONCACAF, UEFA slam Infantino over scrapped World Cup investment plan
Football confederations question Infantino's fitness to lead FIFA, accusing him of opaque dealings and broken transparency promises made since 2016.
FIFA presidency under fire as CONCACAF, UEFA slam Infantino over scrapped World Cup investment plan
'Nobody is selling football': FIFA says consultations on investment plan will continue
'No single entity can claim to represent all 211 member associations around the world,' FIFA says in response to opposition from continental football bodies.
'Nobody is selling football': FIFA says consultations on investment plan will continue
UEFA to boycott World Cup over FIFA proposals
UEFA has threatened to boycott the FIFA World Cup if the governing body proceeds with plans to allow private investors into its new commercial subsidiary.
UEFA to boycott World Cup over FIFA proposals
UEFA hits out at Infantino's $4.2B FIFA World Cup investment plan
FIFA plans to raise $4.2 billion by selling minority stakes in a new company that will hold the commercial rights to the World Cup and other tournaments, while retaining majority control.
UEFA hits out at Infantino's $4.2B FIFA World Cup investment plan
Norway to file FIFA complaint over Balogun red card controversy
Norway says the controversial suspension of Balogun’s World Cup ban could set a dangerous precedent for political interference in football.
Norway to file FIFA complaint over Balogun red card controversy